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Daniella Smith was born
in the far North of the New Zealand's North Island in 1972. She played
basketball through school and was picked for representative teams in
High School.
In 1998, Daniella
decided to give boxing a try as a form of cross-training. She enjoyed it
so much she applied herself and ended up having her first amateur fight
in 1999.
She went on to win
numerous national titles in various weight divisions and represented New
Zealand on the international stage for four years. Competing at world
champs and eventually taking out the Oceania games gold medal 2004
making her the no.1 women's welterweight in Australasia.
Daniella turned to the professional ranks in 2005 making her pro' debut
on the undercard of David Tua's comeback fight March 31, 2005.
She fought Sue Glassey
who has a world kickboxing title and a national pro' boxing title.
Daniella won all four rounds in fine style out pointing her game
opponent.
Daniella is looking to
get fights internationally as the pool of female boxers down under is
small. Which is also the reason that most of Daniella's sparring
partners are men. Watch out for the small town Kiwi girl who could make
some real noise in the pro' ranks.
Stats on Daniella Smith:
Coach: Chris Martin
Province: Auckland
Age: 32 (as of September 2005)
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Education: Bachelor of Sport- Major: Coaching, Minor: Sport management
Personal goals: Looking to fight professional here in New Zealand and
abroad in 2005.
International, national and provincial boxing achievements:
2004:
Taiwan International Bronze medal 70kg
Oceania Championships Gold medal 66kg
Tasman Cup (NZ Vs Australia international) Gold medal 70kg
New Zealand Championship Gold medal 70kg
Auckland Champion & representative
2003:
New Zealand Championships Gold medal 63kg
Oceania Championships Silver medal 70kg
North Island Golden Gloves Winner 70kg
Canterbury Championships Gold medal 70kg
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